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Camille Paglia

All objects, all phases of culture are alive. They have voices. They speak of their history and interrelatedness. And they are all talking at once!

Camille Paglia

History

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Every item and cultural stage carries a story that reveals its background and how it connects with others. These stories happen simultaneously, creating a complex and overlapping conversation about history.

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